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2009 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 30, 201515V415000 | Structure: body hatchback/liftgateIf the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V415000
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| May 20, 201414V266000 | Seat beltsIf the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V266000
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| Mar 17, 201414V118000 | Air bags: side/windowFailure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V118000
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| Aug 12, 201010V375000 | Seat beltsTHE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V375000
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| Jun 4, 201010V240000 | Electrical systemIT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V240000
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| May 6, 200909V153000 | Parking brakeIF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION, THERE WILL BE NO UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V153000
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Owner complaints by component448
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 231 | 52 |
| Power train | 58 | 13 |
| Engine | 50 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 36 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 35 | 8 |
| Air bags | 26 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 21 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 17 | 4 |
| Suspension | 13 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 2 |
| Visibility | 7 | 2 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“Limp mode. It doesn't have speed only goes about 10-20 mph, doesn't give any gas it'll stall act as if it wants to shut down. Transmission Shift Cable.”
- Unknown or other
“I just bought the car from sb auto . The car I had for 4 days wasn't making funny nosies nothing. The timing went when I was driving the car it came to a dead stop lost power steering .”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that when she started her vehicle and shifted into drive (D) and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed.”
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2009 Chevrolet Traverse recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recent, 15V415000 (reported June 30, 2015), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 3 campaigns. Others: structure (1), air bags (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 231 complaints out of 448 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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